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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 9 MIN

Healing the “I’m Not Good Enough” Belief in Ex-Boarders

from An Evolving Man Podcast · host Piers Cross

In this solo episode, I explore one of the deepest wounds many ex-boarders carry: “I’m not good enough.”We look at:Why this belief develops in boarding school environmentsThe double bind that places blame inward on the childHow it manifests later in life as burnout, addiction, or perfectionismThe role of attachment in buffering or amplifying traumaPractical ways to reframe self-talk, celebrate achievements, and parent ourselvesIf you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough — or noticed this pattern in leaders, colleagues, or loved ones — this episode offers insights and practices to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion.✨ New episodes every week on psychology, child development, and boarding school syndrome.---Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/ 

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In this solo episode, I explore one of the deepest wounds many ex-boarders carry: “I’m not good enough.” We look at: Why this belief develops in boarding school environmentsThe double bind that places blame inward on the childHow it manifests later in life as burnout, addiction, or perfectionismThe role of attachment in buffering or amplifying traumaPractical ways to reframe self-talk, celebrate achievements, and parent ourselvesIf you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough — or noticed this pat...

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